1. to hide or conceal something from others
隱藏或隱瞞某事不讓他人知道
She secretes her diary under the mattress.
她把日記藏在床墊下面。
The spy secreted the microfilm in a hollowed-out coin.
間諜將微縮膠片藏在一枚挖空的硬幣裡。
Secret Meaning（定義、用法、例句與發音）
secret
verb
快速理解
What does "Secret" mean?What are 2-3 core uses of "Secret"?
「secret」作為動詞較為罕見，意指將某物隱藏或保密。
- 1
隱藏
EN: to hide or conceal something
翻譯: 隱藏或藏匿某物
- 2
保密
EN: to keep something secret or confidential
翻譯: 將某事保密或視為機密
小提醒：「secret」作動詞極少使用，在大多數情況下，應使用「hide」或「keep something secret」等更常見的動詞片語來表達。
發音（How to Pronounce "Secret" in English）
How to pronounce "Secret" in English?"Secret" US vs UK pronunciation
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Real-life Examples of "Secret" from YouTube Videos
Tyler DeWitt: Hey science teachers -- make it fun
TED
“(Laughter). When a secret agent virus infects a bacterium, they do a little espionage.”
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Definitions（定義）
What are the definitions of "Secret"?How does "Secret" change by context?
2. to produce and release a substance (biological/physiological)
（生物/生理上）分泌、產生並釋放某種物質
The glands secrete hormones into the bloodstream.
腺體將荷爾蒙分泌到血液中。
This plant secretes a sticky sap to trap insects.
這種植物會分泌一種黏性汁液來困住昆蟲。
3. to keep information or feelings private and not share them
將資訊或情感保密，不與他人分享
He has secreted his true feelings about the project for months.
他將對這個專案的真實感受保密了數月。
The company secretes its research data to maintain a competitive edge.
該公司對其研究數據保密以維持競爭優勢。
Grammar & Patterns（句型）
What are common sentence patterns for "Secret"?How to make natural sentences with "Secret"?
| Pattern | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| keep + something + secret | 對…保密 | He decided to keep the news secret from his family. (他決定對家人保密這個消息。) |
| secret + something + away | 將…秘密藏起來 | She had a habit of secreting away money in different books. (她有把錢藏在不同書裡的習慣。) |
| be + secreted + by + someone/something | 由…分泌 | The hormone is secreted by the gland. (這種荷爾蒙由腺體分泌。) |
| secret + oneself + away | 將自己隱藏起來 | The writer secreted himself away in a cabin to finish his novel. (那位作家將自己隱藏在一個小木屋裡完成他的小說。) |
用法說明
How is "Secret" different from similar structures?What usage mistakes are common with "Secret"?
keep something secret vs. keep a secret
- keep something secret 強調「將某個特定資訊或事實保密」，著重在隱藏的「內容」。
- keep a secret 強調「保守一個祕密」這個行為或能力，著重在「祕密」這個抽象概念本身。
- 當談論具體的訊息、計畫或真相時，通常使用 keep something secret。
- 當談論是否能夠信守承諾、不洩露他人告知的祕密時，通常使用 keep a secret。 EN: She kept her plans secret until the last minute. 翻譯: 她將自己的計畫保密到最後一刻。
EN:Can you keep a secret? I have something important to tell you.
翻譯:你能保守祕密嗎？我有重要的事要告訴你。
總結建議
在表達隱藏具體資訊時用「keep something secret」，而指保守祕密這項行為或能力時則用「keep a secret」。
易混淆對比
What is the difference between "Secret" and similar words?How to choose "Secret" vs alternatives?
secret vs hide
「secret」強調將資訊或事物本身作為秘密來對待或處理；「hide」則強調物理上的隱藏或掩蓋行為。
secret vs conceal
「secret」帶有更強的主觀意圖和情感色彩，暗示刻意保密；「conceal」較為中性，指隱藏事實或物品。
secret vs stash
「secret」強調行為的隱密性和保密意圖；「stash」強調為了將來使用而儲存或藏匿，不一定秘密進行。
口語用法
How is "Secret" used in spoken English?What is the spoken vs formal difference for "Secret"?
引述
在轉述他人私下分享的資訊時，常用來表示「偷偷告訴你」或「據說」。 EN: "I heard from Sarah that they're planning a surprise party for Mark, but keep it a secret." 翻譯: 我聽莎拉說他們在計畫給馬克一個驚喜派對，但這事要保密。
EN:"Can I secret something to you? John is thinking of quitting next month."
翻譯:我能偷偷告訴你一件事嗎？約翰考慮下個月離職。
語氣強調
用於強調資訊的機密性或分享行為的私密感，常伴隨降低音量、身體前傾等動作。 EN: "Psst, over here. I need to secret this to you—the boss is in a really bad mood today." 翻譯: 噓，過來這邊。我得偷偷告訴你——老闆今天心情超差。
EN:"This is just between us, okay? I'm going to secret you the password."
翻譯:這事就我們之間知道，好嗎？我要把密碼偷偷告訴你。
停頓填充
在句子中作為短暫停頓，營造懸念或暗示即將分享敏感資訊。 EN: "So, the thing is... let me secret you this first... the project budget got cut in half." 翻譯: 所以，事情是這樣的...讓我先偷偷告訴你...專案預算被砍了一半。
EN:"The meeting outcome was... well, I'll secret it to you... not what anyone expected."
翻譯:會議的結果是...嗯，我偷偷告訴你吧...完全出乎大家意料。
正式書寫注意：在正式報告、學術論文或商業文件中，應避免將 "secret" 作為動詞使用。建議改用更正式的詞彙，如 "disclose confidentially"、"reveal in private" 或 "impart secretly"，以符合文體要求。
常見短語
What common collocations use "Secret"?What fixed phrases with "Secret" should I remember?
secret away
secret something away
將某物秘密地藏起來或儲存起來
keep secret
keep something secret (from someone)
對某事保密（不讓某人知道）
secret out
secret something out
秘密地將某物運送或傳遞出去
hold secret
hold something secret
保守某個秘密
secret oneself
secret oneself (in/away)
將自己藏匿起來
whisper a secret
whisper a secret (to someone)
低聲告訴某人一個秘密
常見錯誤
What are common mistakes with "Secret"?Which "Secret" sentences look correct but are wrong?
×I secret the key in my drawer.
✓I hide the key in my drawer.
在現代英語中，'secret' 作為動詞（意為「隱藏」）非常罕見且聽起來過時、不自然。在大多數語境下，應使用 'hide'、'conceal' 或 'stash'。
×They are secreting a plan.
✓They are secretly making a plan. / They are devising a plan in secret.
'Secret' 作為動詞的主要現代含義是「（腺體）分泌」，而非「秘密地做某事」。表達後者時，應使用副詞 'secretly' 或片語 'in secret' 來修飾動詞。
×Can you secret this information to me?
✓Can you tell me this information in secret? / Can you confide this information to me?
'Secret' 作為動詞不能表示「秘密地告訴」或「傾訴秘密」。正確的動詞應為 'confide'、'tell secretly' 或 'whisper'。
×The file was secretted away.
✓The file was secreted away.
動詞 'secret'（意為「隱藏」或「分泌」）的過去式和過去分詞是 'secreted'，不是 'secretted'。這是一個常見的拼寫錯誤。
×We need to secret from our parents.
✓We need to keep it a secret from our parents. / We need to hide it from our parents.
動詞 'secret' 是及物動詞，必須接賓語（即隱藏什麼東西）。此處想表達的是「對某人保密」，應使用片語 'keep (something) a secret from (someone)' 或 'hide (something) from (someone)'。
詞形變化
What are the word forms of "Secret"?What are tense/participle forms of "Secret"?
secrets(3rd_singular)secreting(present_participle)secreted(past)secreted(past_participle)